St. Francis School vs. St. Thomas Aquinas School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
St. Francis Catholic School, in partnership with parents, is committed to providing a safe, caring environment where students can learn gospel living, gain a quality education,and witness to a non-violent way of life.
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School serves children in the Hough, Glenville, Superior/St. Clare, and Greater Cleveland area.
We are dedicated to academic excellence and committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Specific Learning Disabilities
Year Founded
1887
1929
Students Body
Total Students
235 students
203 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
25
24
Grade 1 Students
25
11
Grade 2 Students
25
22
Grade 3 Students
25
21
Grade 4 Students
25
23
Grade 5 Students
22
26
Grade 6 Students
25
22
Grade 7 Students
25
29
Grade 8 Students
18
25
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
65%
Average Class Size
20
25
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:15
1:15
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(boys -navy pants and white polo shirt girls plaid jumper or skirt with white blouse)
(boys -navy pants and white polo shirt girls plaid jumper or skirt with white blouse)
Formal
(Boys- Khaki or Black Pants, White shirts and ties. Girls- Red/Green Plaid skirts, Khaki Pants, White blouses)
(Boys- Khaki or Black Pants, White shirts and ties. Girls- Red/Green Plaid skirts, Khaki Pants, White blouses)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Apr. 1 / Aug. 18 / rolling
May. 30 / Aug. 1
Tuition Cost
$4,250
$4,750
Tuition Notes
Ten monthly payments of $425
Cleveland Scholarship and Tutoring Program and Ed. Choice vouchers accepted
Accept vouchers from CSTP for Cleveland Residents & EdChoice Scholarships for surrounding Suburbs.
financial aide offered
% on Financial Aid
99%
99%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,250
$4,650
Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
Admissions Director
Sr. Karen Somerville
Portia Gadson
Admissions Associate
n/a
Yvonne Williamson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
2
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Chess Club, Drum Club, French Club, Kindness Club, NBA Math Hoops, Praise Dancers, STEM Club, Student Council